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Italian Ricotta Cookies Recipe A Taste of Tradition!

Italian Ricotta Cookies Recipe

These are incredibly soft and delicious Italian ricotta cookies. sprinkles and an almond glaze on top! The family will love these for sure!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 60 cookies

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cookies

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 container ricotta cheese 15 oz.
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

For the glaze

  • 4 - 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream butter, sugar, eggs, ricotta, and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and soda; add to mixture.
  • Roll dough into balls; place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Glaze: Mix milk, powdered sugar, almond extract. Dip cookies, sprinkle, cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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